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TITLE Gerhard Coch, Peace of Westphalia & Hanseatic Diplomat Portrait, 1652 DESCRIPTION Original mid-17th-century portrait engraving of Gerhard Coch (1601–1660), German jurist, Br...

TITLE: Georg Wagner, Peace of Westphalia Diplomat Portrait Engraving, 1652 DESCRIPTION: Original 17th-century portrait engraving of Georg Wagner (1605–1661), German jurist, mayor of...

Large Antique Map of North & South America by C. F. Weiland, 1826 DESCRIPTION: Large and highly detailed original hand-colored copper engraving map of North and South America, desig...

TITLE: Large Antique Map of North America, United States & Canada, 1806 DESCRIPTION: Large and highly decorative original hand-colored copper engraving map of North America, publish...

TITLE: Two Stems with Red Flowers – Original Botanical Watercolor by A.L., 1819 DESCRIPTION: A refined original botanical watercolor depicting two slender stems bearing vivid red flowers and delicately rendered green leaves, painted in 1819 by an unidentified artist with the initials A.L. The composition is elegant and restrained, with the flowering stems isolated against the natural cream-colored paper. The artist has carefully observed the structure of the plant, combining botanical precision with the decorative quality characteristic of early 19th-century flower studies. The work is monogrammed “A.L.” on the left stem and dated “1819” on the right. Particularly noteworthy is the paper itself, which bears the watermark “J. Whatman 1817.” James Whatman's celebrated English papers were highly regarded by artists and printmakers for their quality and durability. The watermark dates the manufacture of the paper to 1817, while the artist's inscription dates the execution of the watercolor to 1819. The two dates therefore provide an unusually clear chronology: the Whatman sheet was manufactured in 1817 and used by the artist for this botanical watercolor two years later, in 1819. An attractive and unusually well-documented original botanical artwork from the Regency period. ARTIST: A.L., unidentified artist. The work is monogrammed “A.L.” on the left stem. DATE: 1819 - dated on the artwork. MEDIUM: Original watercolor on paper PAPER: J. Whatman paper, watermarked 1817 ORIGIN: European, probably British or Continental European PERIOD / STYLE: Regency period Early 19th century Botanical / Natural History SUBJECT: Two stems with red flowers Botanical study Flower study DIMENSIONS: Image: approximately 29 × 16.5 cm Sheet: approximately 46 × 32.5 cm MARKS: Monogrammed “A.L.” on the left stem. Dated “1819” on the right. Paper watermarked “J. Whatman 1817.” CONDITION: Very good antique condition. The watercolor retains attractive and strong colors. Some light age-related toning and occasional minor foxing are present. A subtle former light line is visible, consistent with previous presentation beneath a passe-partout. The sheet was attached beneath a passe-partout along the upper edge. FRAMING: Offered unframed. Any framed or interior photographs shown are for presentation and inspiration only. AUTHENTICITY: An original, unique hand-painted watercolor dating from 1819. This is not a print, engraving or modern reproduction. KEYWORDS: botanical watercolor, original watercolor, botanical painting, flower watercolor, red flowers, botanical study, flower study, A.L. artist, monogrammed watercolor, dated 1819, Regency botanical art, Regency watercolor, early 19th century watercolor, 19th century botanical art, J Whatman, Whatman 1817, Whatman paper, English paper, antique botanical painting...

TITLE: Set of Four Peace of Westphalia Portrait Engravings by Matthäus Merian II, 1652 DESCRIPTION: A rare and highly decorative matching set of four original 17th-century portrait ...

TITLE: Johann Banér, Swedish General of the Thirty Years’ War – Engraving, 1640 DESCRIPTION: Original 17th-century German historical book leaf dated 1640, featuring an engraved port...

TITLE: Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick – German Military Portrait Engraving, c. 1800 DESCRIPTION: Original antique German portrait engraving depicting Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick-Wolf...

TITLE: Don Carlos from Schiller’s Tragedy – German Steel Engraving, 1859 DESCRIPTION: Original mid-19th-century German steel engraving depicting Don Carlos, the title character from Friedrich Schiller’s celebrated historical tragedy Don Carlos, Infant von Spanien (Don Carlos, Infante of Spain), first published in 1787. The young Don Carlos is portrayed in elaborate Renaissance court dress, with a prominent ruff collar, doublet and trunk hose. He stands beside a table in a richly detailed interior, creating a dramatic representation of Schiller’s Spanish prince. The composition was drawn by German artist Friedrich Pecht (1814–1903), identified beneath the image by the inscription “Fr. Pecht gez.” The engraving was produced for the Schiller-Galerie, an illustrated series presenting characters from the dramatic works of Friedrich Schiller. Published by F. A. Brockhaus’ Geographisch-artistische Anstalt in Leipzig, circa 1859. An attractive example of German 19th-century literary illustration, combining the Romantic fascination with historical drama with finely rendered period costume and interior detail. ARTIST: Friedrich Pecht (1814–1903), after his drawing PUBLISHER: F. A. Brockhaus’ Geographisch-artistische Anstalt, Leipzig PUBLICATION: Schiller-Galerie DATE: Circa 1859 ORIGIN: Leipzig, Germany MEDIUM: Steel engraving on paper SUBJECT: Don Carlos from Friedrich Schiller’s Don Carlos, Infant von Spanien STYLE: German Romanticism / Historicism PERIOD: Mid-19th Century / Victorian Era CONDITION: Fair to good antique condition. General age-related toning with scattered foxing and staining throughout the sheet. A more noticeable area of staining is present in the upper right margin, with several smaller marks and spots elsewhere. The engraved image itself remains strong and well defined. Minor edge and handling wear consistent with age. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. ORIGINAL ANTIQUE: This is an original antique steel engraving produced in the 19th century, not a modern reproduction. SOLD UNFRAMED: The print is offered unframed. Any framed or interior images shown are for presentation and inspiration only. KEYWORDS: Don Carlos, Friedrich Schiller, Friedrich Pecht, Schiller Galerie, German literature, German Romanticism, Historicism, steel engraving, antique engraving, literary print, German theatre, Spanish prince, Renaissance costume, historical portrait, Victorian print, 19th century print, Leipzig, Brockhaus, German drama, antique German print...

TITLE: Luise Miller, Schiller’s Kabale und Liebe – German Steel Engraving, 1859 DESCRIPTION: Original mid-19th-century steel engraving depicting Luise Miller, the central heroine of Friedrich Schiller’s celebrated bourgeois tragedy Kabale und Liebe (Love and Intrigue), first published and performed in 1784. Luise is portrayed as an elegantly dressed young woman in a domestic interior, standing beside a small table with a glass and plate. The finely rendered costume, furniture and interior details demonstrate the precision and tonal qualities characteristic of 19th-century steel engraving. The composition was drawn by German-Austrian artist Arthur von Ramberg (1819–1875), whose name appears beneath the image as “A. v. Ramberg gez.” It was engraved by Konrad Conrad Geyer and produced for the Schiller-Galerie, an illustrated series devoted to characters from the dramatic works of Friedrich Schiller. Published by F. A. Brockhaus’ Geographisch-artistische Anstalt in Leipzig, circa 1859. The elegant combination of German literary history, Romantic-era subject matter and detailed period costume makes this an attractive decorative print as well as an interesting piece for collectors of Schiller, German literature and 19th-century illustration. CREATOR: Arthur von Ramberg (1819–1875), after his drawing ENGRAVER: Konrad Conrad Geyer PUBLISHER: F. A. Brockhaus’ Geographisch-artistische Anstalt, Leipzig PUBLICATION: Schiller-Galerie DATE: Circa 1859 ORIGIN: Leipzig, Germany MEDIUM: Steel engraving on paper SUBJECT: Luise Miller from Friedrich Schiller’s Kabale und Liebe (Love and Intrigue) STYLE / PERIOD: Mid-19th Century German Romanticism Victorian Era Literary Illustration CONDITION: Good antique condition with age-related toning and scattered foxing, primarily within the margins. Some discoloration and minor wear are visible toward the edges of the sheet. The engraved image itself remains well defined with good detail and tonal contrast. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. ORIGINAL ANTIQUE: This is an original antique steel engraving produced in the 19th century, not a modern reproduction. SOLD UNFRAMED: The print is offered unframed. Any framed or interior images shown are for presentation and inspiration only. KEYWORDS: Luise Miller, Kabale und Liebe, Love and Intrigue, Friedrich Schiller, Arthur von Ramberg, Konrad Geyer, Schiller Galerie, German literature, German Romanticism, steel engraving, antique engraving, literary print, female portrait, Victorian print, 19th century print, Leipzig, Brockhaus, German theatre, historical costume, antique German print...

TITLE: Ferdinand-Léon Ménétrier French Belle Époque Fur Fashion Design, c. 1910 DESCRIPTION: Original early 20th-century French fashion illustration by Ferdinand-Léon Ménétrier, dep...

TITLE: French Art Nouveau Fashion Design of Fur Stoles and Scarves, c. 1910 DESCRIPTION: Original early 20th-century French fashion design depicting an extensive collection of luxu...

TITLE: French Art Nouveau Fashion Design of Fur Pelts and Trimmings, c. 1910 DESCRIPTION: Original early 20th-century French fashion design depicting an elaborate arrangement of fur...

TITLE: French Art Nouveau Fashion Design of Fur Pelts and Trimmings, c.1910 DESCRIPTION: Original early 20th-century French fashion design depicting an assortment of fur pelts, band...

TITLE: French Art Nouveau Fashion Design of Fur Collars and Stoles, c. 1910 DESCRIPTION: Original early 20th-century French fashion design depicting an elegant collection of six fur...

TITLE: French Art Nouveau Fashion Design of Fur Collars and Stoles, c. 1910 DESCRIPTION: Original early 20th-century French fashion design depicting an elegant collection of six fur...

TITLE: French Art Nouveau Fashion Design with Fur Stoles and Elegant Lady, c.1910 DESCRIPTION: Charming early 20th-century French fashion illustration depicting an elegant selection...

Title: French Triton Fighting HMS Jupiter and Medea after Gudin, c. 1840 Original antique hand-colored steel engraving depicting the French warship Triton fighting the British warsh...

Title: French-British Naval Battle of Negapatam, India, c. 1840 Original antique hand-colored steel engraving depicting the Battle of Negapatam, fought off the coast of India on 6 J...

Title: Chevalier Des Augers Fighting the Dutch after Gudin, c. 1840 Original antique hand-colored steel engraving depicting the naval battle fought by the Chevalier Des Augers again...

Title: French Capture of San Juan de Ulúa, Mexico after Gudin, c. 1840 Original antique hand-colored steel engraving depicting the French capture of the fortress of San Juan de Ulúa...

Title: French Capture of Rio de Janeiro by Duguay-Trouin, 1838 Original antique hand-colored steel engraving depicting the French capture of Rio de Janeiro on 22 September 1711, dur...

Title: Coëtlogon Captures Four Dutch Warships off Lisbon, 1839 Original antique hand-colored steel engraving depicting the French naval commander Alain Emmanuel de Coëtlogon capturi...

Title: Battle in the North Sea at Calais after Théodore Gudin, c.1845 Original antique 19th-century hand-colored marine engraving depicting a dramatic naval engagement in the North ...

Title: Chevalier de Saint-Pol Fighting a Dutch Squadron, c. 1840 Original antique 19th-century hand-colored marine engraving depicting the French naval commander Chevalier de Saint-...

Title: The Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Nelson & British Fleet, 1805 Original antique 19th-century steel engraving depicting the Battle of Trafalgar, the decisive British naval victory of 21 October 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars. This dramatic maritime scene is after the painting by celebrated British marine artist Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, R.A. (1793–1867), and was engraved by John Cousen (1804–1880). The inscriptions beneath the image read: “C. STANFIELD, R.A. PAINTER.” “J. COUSEN, ENGRAVER.” “THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR.” “FROM THE PICTURE IN THE VERNON GALLERY.” The Battle of Trafalgar Fought on 21 October 1805 off Cape Trafalgar on the southwestern coast of Spain, the Battle of Trafalgar was one of the most important naval engagements of the Napoleonic Wars. The British Royal Navy, commanded by Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, confronted the combined French and Spanish fleet under Admiral Pierre-Charles Villeneuve. Nelson employed an unconventional attack, dividing his fleet into columns that sailed directly into the Franco-Spanish battle line. The resulting close-range engagement ended in a decisive British victory and confirmed Britain’s command of the seas. The battle became one of the defining events of British maritime history. Admiral Horatio Nelson & HMS Victory Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758–1805) commanded the British fleet from his famous flagship HMS Victory. Shortly before the battle commenced, Nelson ordered the celebrated signal: “England expects that every man will do his duty.” During the fighting, Nelson was struck by a musket ball fired from the French ship Redoutable and was mortally wounded. He died aboard HMS Victory during the battle, having lived long enough to learn that victory was assured. His death at the moment of triumph made Nelson a national hero and permanently linked his name with Trafalgar. The Scene Stanfield’s composition conveys the enormous scale, violence and confusion of a major naval engagement in the age of sail. Ships-of-the-line crowd the horizon, their towering masts and rigging emerging through smoke, spray and the dramatic sky. Several vessels are depicted fighting at extremely close quarters, recalling the devastating exchanges of cannon fire that characterized the battle. In the foreground, broken spars, wreckage and sailors struggling in the turbulent sea emphasize the human consequences of the engagement. The exceptionally wide composition gives the engraving an almost panoramic character and makes it particularly effective as a decorative maritime print. Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, R.A. (1793–1867) Clarkson Frederick Stanfield was one of the leading British marine painters of the 19th century. Stanfield had first-hand experience of life at sea before establishing himself as an artist. His knowledge of ships, rigging, changing weather and the movement of the ocean contributed to the convincing maritime atmosphere for which his work became celebrated. He was elected a Royal Academician and became particularly admired for his dramatic marine and historical paintings. John Cousen (1804–1880) The painting was translated into engraving by John Cousen, an accomplished English engraver known particularly for his landscape, architectural and marine subjects after important contemporary British artists. His finely worked engraving preserves the dramatic tonal effects of Stanfield’s original painting, from the dark turbulent foreground water to the distant ships disappearing into smoke and atmospheric haze. The Vernon Gallery The original painting was part of the important collection assembled by British businessman and philanthropist Robert Vernon (1774–1849). Vernon built an extensive collection devoted primarily to contemporary British art and presented his collection to the British nation in 1847. The inscription “From the Picture in the Vernon Gallery” records the important provenance of Stanfield’s original composition. Technique: Original antique steel engraving Artist: Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, R.A. (1793–1867) Engraver: John Cousen (1804–1880) Title: The Battle of Trafalgar Subject: Battle of Trafalgar Date depicted: 21 October 1805 Historical figure: Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson British flagship: HMS Victory Historical period: Napoleonic Wars Origin: England Publication date: 19th century Style / Period: Victorian / 19th-century British maritime art Condition: Good antique condition with overall age-related toning, scattered spotting and foxing and minor staining. There is visible wear and some paper loss and irregularity to the outer edges and corners, particularly at the upper corners. Some minor handling marks and creasing are present, consistent with the age of the sheet. The engraved image itself remains strong, detailed and visually impressive. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. Please note: This is an original antique 19th-century steel engraving, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: Battle of Trafalgar, Trafalgar 1805, Admiral Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Lord Nelson, HMS Victory, Royal Navy, British Navy, Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon, naval battle, naval warfare, British naval history, maritime history, military history, sailing ships, ships of the line, antique maritime print, antique naval engraving, Clarkson Stanfield, Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, John Cousen, Vernon Gallery, British marine art, Victorian engraving, steel engraving, original antique print, 19th century maritime art

Prince of Orange Landing at Torbay after J.M.W. Turner, c. 1850 Original antique 19th-century engraving after J.M.W. Turner, depicting the historic landing of William, Prince of Ora...

Prince Albert Landing at Dover – Royal Maritime Engraving, c. 1840 Original antique 19th-century steel engraving depicting the dramatic arrival of Prince Albert at Dover, England, after a painting by the British marine artist William Adolphus Knell. Title: Dover – The Landing of Prince Albert Artist: William Adolphus Knell (1802–1875), after Engraver: William Miller (1796–1882) Date: Circa 1840–1850 Place of Origin: United Kingdom Technique: Steel engraving on paper Subject: Prince Albert Dover, Kent, England British Royal Family Maritime and naval history Description: A dramatic large-format Victorian maritime engraving depicting the arrival of Prince Albert at Dover on the English coast. Prince Albert arrived in England in February 1840 shortly before his marriage to Queen Victoria. The scene captures his arrival as a major public and royal event, transforming the historical episode into an impressive Romantic maritime composition. At the center, a steam-powered vessel battles through a turbulent sea beneath an immense and dramatically illuminated sky. Sailing vessels appear around it, while Dover's famous white cliffs and castle can be seen in the distance to the left. On the right, a large crowd has gathered along the waterfront to witness the royal arrival, with figures waving and watching the approaching vessel. The contrast between the powerful sea, dark clouds and energetic crowd gives the composition a strong sense of movement and drama characteristic of British Romantic marine painting. The engraving is based on a painting by William Adolphus Knell, whose name appears beneath the image at lower left as “W. A. Knell Pinxt.” Knell was a noted British marine painter particularly admired for his atmospheric depictions of ships, storms and coastal scenes. The plate was engraved by William Miller, identified at lower right as “W. Miller Sculpt.” Miller was an important Scottish engraver particularly associated with landscape and marine subjects and is also known for his work after J. M. W. Turner. Printed beneath the main title is the inscription: “From the Picture in the Royal Collection.” The combination of British royal history, early steam navigation and dramatic maritime imagery makes this an especially decorative historical print. Condition: Good antique condition consistent with its age. General light toning with occasional minor spotting and age-related marks, primarily within the margins. Some light discoloration and wear toward the sheet edges. The engraved image remains strong, detailed and well defined. Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description. Style / Period: Victorian Romantic Mid-19th Century Of the Period This is an original antique engraving from the 19th century, not a modern reproduction. Sold unframed. Any framed or interior images shown are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: Prince Albert, Queen Victoria, Prince Albert Dover, landing of Prince Albert, Dover England, Dover Castle, White Cliffs of Dover, British royal family, Victorian royal history, William Adolphus Knell, William Miller engraver, antique maritime engraving, Victorian maritime art, Royal Collection, antique royal print, British monarchy, paddle steamer, steamship engraving, maritime history, English marine art, Romantic maritime art, Victorian engraving, antique ship print...

Antique Great Yarmouth Fishing Boats Maritime Etching by E.W. Cooke, 1828 Original antique maritime etching by the important English marine artist Edward William Cooke (1811–1880), depicting traditional fishing cobles drawn up on the beach at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Title: Yarmouth Cobles, on the Beach Artist: Edward William Cooke (1811–1880) Date: 1828 Place of Origin: England Technique: Etching on paper Subject: Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England Fishing boats / cobles British maritime and coastal life Description: A finely detailed original maritime etching by Edward William Cooke, showing two traditional cobles resting on the beach at Great Yarmouth on the east coast of England. The two fishing boats dominate the foreground, one with its sail raised and the nearer vessel bearing an abbreviated reference to Great Yarmouth. Along the shoreline to the right are small groups of figures and a horse-drawn vehicle, while sailing vessels appear on the distant horizon. The plate is signed and dated within the image at lower right, “E.W.C. fecit 1828,” and the title “Yarmouth Cobles, on the beach” is engraved beneath the image. Cobles are distinctive traditional open fishing boats historically associated with the northeast coast of England. Their characteristic construction was developed for launching from and landing upon exposed beaches, making them an important part of Britain's historic coastal fishing culture. Edward William Cooke was one of the leading British marine artists of the 19th century. Fascinated by ships and naval architecture from an early age, Cooke produced remarkably accomplished etchings of boats, shipping and coastal subjects while still a teenager. This work dates from 1828, when Cooke was only about seventeen years old, making it an especially interesting example of his early graphic work. Cooke subsequently developed a distinguished career as a marine and landscape painter and was elected a Royal Academician. His detailed knowledge of ships and their construction gives his maritime works a particularly convincing documentary quality. The relatively small etched image is printed on a substantially larger sheet, creating an attractive expanse of original period paper around the composition. Condition: Excellent antique condition consistent with its age. General light toning. Some discoloration and age-related wear toward the sheet edges. The etched image itself remains clear and well defined. Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description. Style / Period: Georgian Early 19th Century Romantic Period This is an original antique etching dating from 1828, not a modern reproduction. Sold unframed. Any framed or interior images shown are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: Edward William Cooke, E W Cooke, Yarmouth Cobles, Great Yarmouth, antique maritime etching, antique marine print, fishing boat engraving, coble fishing boat, British maritime art, English marine art, Norfolk print, Great Yarmouth print, 1828 etching, Georgian maritime art, 19th century engraving, antique nautical print, sailing boat print, coastal landscape, British fishing history, English coastal art, maritime collector, antique ship print...

Rare View of Olinda Pernambuco Brazil and Dutch Fleet, 1671 Original 17th-century copper engraving showing Olinda in Pernambuco, Brazil, with an extensive fleet of ships in the fore...

Rare 17th Century View of St. Augustine Florida, Hand-Colored, 1671 Original hand-colored copper engraving depicting St. Augustine, Florida, published in Amsterdam in 1671. This imp...

Title: Antique Kangaroo, Wallaby & Hopping Mammals Engraving – Bertuch, c. 1795 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting a remarkable...

Title: Antique Seahorse, Frilled Shark & Curious Fish Engraving – Bertuch, 1821 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting five extraor...

Title: Antique Giant Locust & Grasshopper Engraving – Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting a spectacular large grasshopper or locust, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” around the turn of the 19th century. The plate presents the insect in two complementary views: a magnificent flying specimen with all four wings fully extended and a second specimen at rest with its wings folded along the body. Large Locust / Grasshopper The principal figure dominates the composition and beautifully displays the insect’s remarkable anatomy. Its powerful hind legs are adapted for jumping, while the two pairs of wings are shown fully extended. Particularly attractive are the large, delicately patterned wings, hand-colored in subtle shades of green, grey, brown and reddish pink. The second figure shows the same or a closely related grasshopper at rest. This allows the viewer to compare the dramatically expanded flying form with the insect’s much more compact appearance when its wings are folded. Grasshoppers and locusts belong to the order Orthoptera, an ancient group of insects characterized by powerful hind legs, chewing mouthparts and, in many species, the ability to produce sound. Locusts are essentially certain species of grasshopper capable of dramatic behavioral changes and, under particular environmental conditions, forming enormous migratory swarms. For European readers around 1800, large exotic grasshoppers and locusts were particularly fascinating. They were known not only as remarkable natural-history specimens but also through historical and biblical accounts of vast locust swarms. Friedrich Justin Bertuch Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) was a German publisher, writer and patron of the arts. His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children), first published in Weimar in 1790, became one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. ([DNB][2]) Its engraved and hand-colored plates introduced young readers to animals, insects, plants, geography, science, technology, antiquity and cultures from around the world. The plate bears the engraved signature “J. G. Schmuzer” and the reference “X.B.22.” The combination of unusually large scale, finely engraved wing structure and restrained original coloring makes this one of the more decorative insect plates from the series. The flying specimen has an almost architectural quality, with the four wings spread across most of the sheet. Technique: Original hand-colored copper engraving Publisher: Friedrich Justin Bertuch / Industrie-Comptoir Publication: Bilderbuch für Kinder Place: Weimar, Germany Date: Late 18th / early 19th century, circa 1800 Engraver: J. G. Schmuzer Plate reference: X.B.22 Subject: Large Locust / Grasshopper Order: Orthoptera Condition: Good antique condition with overall age-related toning, scattered light foxing and spotting and minor marks and imperfections consistent with its age. Some faint show-through or offsetting from printed text is visible. The original hand coloring remains particularly attractive, with delicate green, grey, brown and reddish tones. The engraving is loosely inserted in an acid-free matting board. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. Please note: This is an original antique hand-colored copper engraving from around the turn of the 19th century, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Other companion insect and natural-history plates from Bertuch’s “Bilderbuch für Kinder” are also available separately. Keywords: Friedrich Justin Bertuch, Bilderbuch für Kinder, locust, grasshopper, giant grasshopper, giant locust, flying locust, Orthoptera, antique grasshopper...

Title: Pair of Antique Hawk Moth Life Cycle Engravings – Bertuch, c.1800 A striking set of two original antique hand-colored copper engravings depicting large hawk moths or sphinx m...

Title: Pair of Antique Dragonfly, Cicada & Exotic Insect Engravings – Bertuch, c. 1815 A decorative set of two original antique hand-colored copper engravings depicting an extraordi...

Title: Antique Asian Civets & Kopi Luwak Natural History Engraving – Bertuch Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting two exotic civet-like mammals from Asia, publis...

Title: Antique Malayan Tapir & Collared Peccary Engraving – Bertuch, c. 1815 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting two remarkable mammals from distant parts of th...

Title: Antique Tapir & Bear Zoological Engraving – Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting two remarkable exotic mammals – a South American tapir a...

Title: Antique Crickets & Mole Cricket Engraving – Bertuch, 1807 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting seven different native crickets and related insects, publis...

Antique Exotic Seashells & Cone Shells Engraving – Bertuch, c.1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting seven remarkable and highly decorative seashells, publish...

Title: Antique Beaver with Webbed Feet Engraving – Bertuch, c. 1792 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting a beaver together with detailed anatomical studies of it...

Title: Antique African Sanga Longhorn Cattle Engraving – Bertuch, c. 1810 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting the extraordinary African Sanga or long-horned cattle, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” in Weimar in the early 19th century. The plate is headed “Vierfüßige Thiere LXXXVI / Animalia Quadrupedia LXXXVI / Quadrupèdes LXXXVI” and bears the original German caption: “Der Sanga od. Galla-Ochse” – The Sanga or Galla Ox. The Sanga Ox / African Longhorn The engraving depicts two African cattle, dominated by the spectacular dark animal in the foreground with exceptionally long, slender horns sweeping dramatically upward. Behind it stands a smaller reddish-brown animal, likewise displaying the characteristic elongated horns of the Sanga cattle group. Sanga cattle are an ancient group of African cattle associated particularly with eastern, central and southern Africa. They are immediately recognizable by their impressive horns, which in certain breeds can reach extraordinary dimensions. The term Sanga is still used for a broad group of indigenous African cattle. They are historically related to some of the spectacular long-horned cattle breeds surviving today, including the famous Ankole and Ankole-Watusi cattle of East and Central Africa. The enormous horns are not simply decorative. In some African long-horned cattle they contain a large internal network of blood vessels, helping the animal regulate body temperature in hot climates. Historical “Galla Ox” Bertuch gives the animal the alternative historical name “Galla-Ochse.” “Galla” was a name historically used in European literature for the Oromo people and regions associated with them in East Africa, particularly present-day Ethiopia and neighboring areas. The term is now outdated and is retained here solely as part of the original historical title printed on the engraving. Around 1800, animals such as these were still extraordinary sights for European audiences. Natural-history publications introduced readers to cattle breeds and wild animals known through exploration, travellers’ accounts, imported specimens and earlier zoological works. The immense horns of African cattle made them particularly fascinating subjects. The engraving beautifully emphasizes this feature: the foreground animal’s horns extend far above its head, creating an almost architectural silhouette. Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) was a German publisher, writer and patron of the arts. His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children), first published in Weimar in 1790, became one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Its hundreds of engraved and hand-colored plates introduced readers to animals, plants, geography, science, technology, antiquity and cultures from around the world. This is an especially striking Bertuch animal plate. The extraordinary sweeping horns, restrained original hand coloring and simple landscape setting give the composition considerable decorative impact. It would work particularly well in a natural-history collection, country-house interior, study, library, African-inspired interior or cabinet-of-curiosities setting. Technique: Original hand-colored copper engraving Publisher: Friedrich Justin Bertuch / Industrie-Comptoir Publication: Bilderbuch für Kinder Place: Weimar, Germany Date: early 19th century, circa 1810 Plate: Vierfüßige Thiere LXXXVI / Animalia Quadrupedia LXXXVI / Quadrupèdes LXXXVI Original title: Der Sanga od. Galla-Ochse Subject: Sanga Cattle / African Long-Horned Cattle Also associated with: Ankole / Ankole-Watusi cattle Geographical association: East and Central Africa Condition: Good antique condition with overall age-related toning, scattered foxing and spotting and some visible show-through or offsetting from printed text. There are minor stains and marks, particularly toward the lower portion of the sheet, consistent with an original print more than 200 years old. The original hand coloring remains attractive, with restrained black, brown, green and blue-grey tones. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. The engraving is loosely inserted in an acid-free matting board. Please note: This is an original antique hand-colored copper engraving from the early 19th century, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Other companion animal and natural-history plates from Bertuch’s “Bilderbuch für Kinder” are also available separately. Keywords: Friedrich Justin Bertuch, Bilderbuch für Kinder, Sanga cattle, Sanga ox, African cattle, African longhorn, long horned cattle, Ankole cattle, Ankole-Watusi, Watusi cattle, African ox, Galla Ox, Ethiopia, East Africa, African livestock, cattle engraving, antique cow print, antique cattle print...

Title: Antique Reindeer & Northern Deer Engraving – Bertuch, c. 1792 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting three varieties or forms of northern deer and reindeer, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” in Weimar around 1792. The plate is headed “Vierfüßige Thiere VI / Animalia quadrup. VI / Quadrupèdes VI” and presents three impressive antlered deer in profile. Fig. 1 – Reindeer / Caribou Type The upper animal is a large northern deer with a grey-brown coat and long, sweeping antlers. Its antler structure and heavy neck are characteristic of the reindeer or caribou group, Rangifer tarandus. Reindeer are among the most characteristic mammals of the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of Europe, Asia and North America. Unlike most members of the deer family, both male and female reindeer can grow antlers, although those of mature males are generally considerably larger. Fig. 2 – Northern Reindeer / Woodland Form The central animal is represented with a darker coat and particularly elaborate branching antlers. Early European naturalists described numerous geographical forms and varieties of reindeer, often treating differences in size, coloration and antler structure more distinctly than modern zoological classification does. The animal's imposing branched antlers are particularly well rendered in this engraving. Fig. 3 – Pale or White Reindeer The lower figure represents a much paler reindeer or northern deer with large branching antlers. Very pale, cream-colored and occasionally almost white reindeer have long been known in northern populations. Such color variations were especially noteworthy to early naturalists and travellers and frequently appeared separately in historical zoological descriptions. Modern scientific classification generally places the reindeer and caribou forms within the species Rangifer tarandus, although numerous geographical subspecies and populations are recognized. Reindeer and Caribou “Reindeer” and “caribou” refer essentially to the same species. The name reindeer is generally used for European and Asian populations, including domesticated animals traditionally herded by northern peoples, while caribou is the usual North American name for wild populations. For Europeans around 1800, the reindeer was strongly associated with Lapland, Scandinavia and the peoples of the far north. It was admired not only as an exotic northern animal but also for its remarkable importance to human life, providing transport, meat, milk, hides, antler and other materials. Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) was a German publisher, writer and patron of the arts. His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children), first published in Weimar in 1790, became one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Its hundreds of engraved and hand-colored plates introduced readers to animals, plants, geography, science, technology, antiquity and cultures from around the world. The plate is inscribed: “Gezeich. u. Gest. von J. B. Schmuzer” indicating that it was drawn and engraved by Schmuzer. The three animals are beautifully arranged one above another, allowing their differing antlers, body forms and coloration to be compared. The restrained grey, brown, pale cream, blue and green original coloring gives the plate an especially elegant appearance. Technique: Original hand-colored copper engraving Publisher: Friedrich Justin Bertuch / Industrie-Comptoir Publication: Bilderbuch für Kinder Place: Weimar, Germany Date: late 18th century, circa 1792 Plate: Vierfüßige Thiere VI / Animalia quadrup. VI / Quadrupèdes VI Artist / Engraver: J. B. Schmuzer Subject: Reindeer / Northern Deer / Caribou Modern scientific name: Rangifer tarandus Family: Cervidae Condition: Good antique condition with overall age-related toning and scattered light foxing and spotting. Some minor marks, handling traces and age-related imperfections are visible, together with faint show-through or offsetting from printed text. The original hand coloring remains attractive and delicate. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. The engraving is loosely inserted in an acid-free matting board. Please note: This is an original antique hand-colored copper engraving from the late 18th century, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Other companion animal and natural-history plates from Bertuch’s “Bilderbuch für Kinder” are also available separately. Keywords: Friedrich Justin Bertuch, Bilderbuch für Kinder, reindeer, caribou, Rangifer tarandus, antique reindeer print, antique deer print...

Title: Antique Exotic Crabs & Fiddler Crab Engraving – Bertuch, c. 1813 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting seven unusual and highly decorative crabs, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” in Weimar in the early 19th century. The plate is headed “Insekten LXXVIII / Insecta LXXVIII / Insectes LXXVIII” and presents seven different crab forms, ranging from the spectacular large-clawed specimen at the top to a series of smaller tropical shore and marine crabs below. As was customary in zoological literature of Bertuch’s period, crustaceans were included within the broad historical category of “Insects.” Under modern zoological classification, all of the animals represented here are crustaceans. Fig. 1 – Fiddler Crab / Calling Crab Type The spectacular principal figure shows a long-legged crab with prominently raised red claws. Crabs with enlarged or conspicuously displayed claws became popularly known as fiddler crabs or calling crabs. The exaggerated claws are used for display, communication and competition between individuals. Its almost symmetrical pose and bright red claws make this the visual centerpiece of the engraving. Fig. 2 – Red Shore Crab A compact and particularly colorful crab with a rounded red carapace, yellow-green legs and contrasting red claws. Fig. 3 – Pale Tropical Crab A delicately colored crab with a pale yellow-orange body, elongated legs and prominent claws. Fig. 4 – Spotted Crab A small decorative crab with a beautifully patterned orange-red carapace and contrasting darker legs. Fig. 5 – Horned / Spiny Crab A remarkable small crab distinguished by its strongly sculpted body and projecting points or spines. Its unusual shape reflects the extraordinary diversity of tropical crab species that fascinated European naturalists. Fig. 6 – Long-Legged Crab A pale crab with a compact central body and comparatively long, slender legs. Fig. 7 – Dark Shore Crab A dark reddish-brown crab with angular claws and legs, represented in a characteristically defensive or elevated stance. The exact scientific classification of many crabs illustrated in early natural-history works has changed substantially since Bertuch’s time. For that reason, the descriptive common names above are preferable to assigning modern species names where the historical illustration alone does not permit a secure identification. Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) was a German publisher, writer and patron of the arts. His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children), first published in Weimar in 1790, became one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Its hundreds of engraved and hand-colored plates introduced readers to animals, plants, geography, science, technology, antiquity and cultures from around the world. This is an especially attractive marine natural-history plate. The seven crabs are presented almost like specimens in a cabinet of curiosities, while the restrained but varied original coloring in red, pink, yellow, green and brown gives the composition considerable decorative appeal. The companion Bertuch plate “Insekten LXXVII,” illustrating Calappa or box crabs, is also available separately and makes an especially attractive pairing with this engraving. Technique: Original hand-colored copper engraving Publisher: Friedrich Justin Bertuch / Industrie-Comptoir Publication: Bilderbuch für Kinder Place: Weimar, Germany Date: early 19th century, circa 1813 Plate: Insekten LXXVIII / Insecta LXXVIII / Insectes LXXVIII Subject: Exotic Crabs / Marine Crustaceans Number of figures: Seven Condition: Good antique condition with overall age-related toning, scattered foxing and spotting and some visible show-through or offsetting from printed text. Minor marks and imperfections are present consistent with a print more than 200 years old. The original hand coloring remains attractive, particularly the red and pink coloring of the claws and shells. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. The engraving is loosely inserted in an acid-free matting board. Please note: This is an original antique hand-colored copper engraving from the early 19th century, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Other companion marine-life, crustacean and natural-history plates from Bertuch’s “Bilderbuch für Kinder” are also available separately. Keywords: Friedrich Justin Bertuch, Bilderbuch für Kinder, antique crab print...

Title: Antique Wild Buffalo & Long Horns Engraving – Bertuch, c. 1810 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting an impressive wild buffalo with enormous crescent-shap...

Title: Antique Yak, Indian Cattle, Buffalo & Musk Ox Engraving – Bertuch, 1796 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting five remarkable cattle and bovids from Asia, Africa and the northern regions, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” in Weimar in 1796. The plate is headed “Vierfüßige Thiere XXVIII / Anim. quadrup. XXVIII / Quadrupèdes XXVIII” and illustrates several exotic members and varieties of the ox and cattle family. Bertuch’s original subject description identifies the animals represented on this plate as the Sarluk or Grunting Ox, the Indian Cow, the African Buffalo and the Musk Ox. Fig. 1 – Sarluk / Grunting Ox / Yak The large shaggy animal at upper right represents the Sarluk, historically also known as the Grunting Ox. Today this animal is generally associated with the Yak (Bos grunniens), the famous long-haired bovine of the highlands of Central Asia and the Himalayan region. Its heavy shaggy coat provides protection against extreme cold, while its powerful build makes the yak exceptionally well adapted to mountainous environments. The historical name “Grunting Ox” derives from the characteristic grunting sounds made by the animal. Fig. 2 – Indian Cow / Indian Cattle The reddish-brown animal at lower right represents an Indian form of domestic cattle. Indian cattle were of considerable interest to European naturalists because their appearance differed noticeably from familiar European breeds. Their distinctive characteristics eventually became associated particularly with zebu-type cattle (Bos indicus), although historical classifications and illustrations do not always correspond exactly with modern breeds. Fig. 3 – Sarluk / Yak The second shaggy animal at upper left represents another example or variety of the Sarluk or Grunting Ox. Its massive forequarters, dark shaggy mane and shorter hindquarters give it a remarkably bison-like appearance, illustrating why early European naturalists sometimes struggled to distinguish and classify the various wild and domesticated bovids encountered through travel and exploration. Fig. 4 – Indian Cow The smaller centrally positioned animal represents another Indian cattle variety, attractively depicted with a distinctive brown-and-white patterned coat. Fig. 5 – African Buffalo The dark horned animal at lower left represents the African Buffalo. Today the African or Cape Buffalo is classified as Syncerus caffer. It is one of Africa’s largest and most powerful bovids and is distinguished by its massive body and heavy horns. Musk Ox Bertuch’s original description of this plate also includes the Musk Ox, historically grouped with ox-like animals because of its heavy build and exceptionally thick coat. The Musk Ox (Ovibos moschatus) is native to the Arctic regions of North America and Greenland. Despite its traditional name and ox-like appearance, modern zoology places it closer to goats and sheep than to true cattle. The plate is particularly interesting as a record of late 18th-century zoological classification. European naturalists were attempting to understand relationships between domestic cattle, yaks, buffaloes, musk oxen and other bovids at a time when many exotic species were known principally through travellers’ descriptions, preserved specimens and earlier natural-history illustrations. Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) was a German publisher, writer and patron of the arts. His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children), first published in Weimar in 1790, became one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Its hundreds of engraved and hand-colored plates introduced readers to animals, plants, geography, science, technology, antiquity and cultures from around the world. The plate is inscribed at the bottom: “Gezeich. u. gest. von Jacob Xaver Schmuzer” meaning “drawn and engraved by Jacob Xaver Schmuzer.” The combination of shaggy exotic cattle, buffalo and unusual regional breeds makes this an especially decorative natural-history plate, well suited to a country-house, farmhouse, library, study or natural-history interior. Technique: Original hand-colored copper engraving Publisher: Friedrich Justin Bertuch / Industrie-Comptoir Publication: Bilderbuch für Kinder Place: Weimar, Germany Date: 1796 Plate: Vierfüßige Thiere XXVIII / Anim. quadrup. XXVIII / Quadrupèdes XXVIII Artist / Engraver: Jacob Xaver Schmuzer Subjects: Sarluk or Grunting Ox, Indian Cattle, African Buffalo and Musk Ox Modern names associated with the historical subjects: Yak / Grunting Ox – Bos grunniens Indian Cattle / Zebu – Bos indicus African Buffalo / Cape Buffalo – Syncerus caffer Musk Ox – Ovibos moschatus Condition: Good antique condition with overall age-related toning, scattered foxing and spotting and some visible show-through or offsetting from printed text. Minor marks and imperfections are present consistent with a print dating from 1796. The original hand coloring remains attractive, with restrained shades of brown, black, green and ochre. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. The engraving is loosely inserted in an acid-free matting board. Please note: This is an original antique hand-colored copper engraving from 1796, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Other companion animal and natural-history plates from Bertuch’s “Bilderbuch für Kinder” are also available separately. Keywords: Friedrich Justin Bertuch, Bilderbuch für Kinder, yak, Sarluk, grunting ox, Bos grunniens, Indian cow, Indian cattle, zebu, Bos indicus, African buffalo, Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer, musk ox, Ovibos moschatus, antique cattle print...

Title: Antique Jaguar & Jaguarundi Engraving – Bertuch, 1813 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting two remarkable South American wil...

Title: Antique Aardvark, Echidna, Baboons & Skeleton Engraving – Bertuch Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting several remarkable mammals, including an aardvark, ...

Title: Antique Moose / Eurasian Elk & Antler Anatomy Lithograph – 1845 Original antique hand-colored lithograph depicting a magnificent male Moose or Eurasian Elk (Alces alces), accompanied by detailed anatomical studies of its skull, antlers and cloven hoof. Published in Stuttgart and dated 1845, this striking zoological plate is numbered 38 and was produced by the Lithographische Anstalt von C. Schach, an important Stuttgart lithographic establishment responsible for natural-history illustrations associated with the works of German naturalist Lorenz Oken. Fig. 1 – Moose / Eurasian Elk (Alces alces) The large central figure depicts an adult male Moose, known in British and European English as the Elk. Alces alces is the largest living member of the deer family (Cervidae) and is immediately recognizable by its massive body, long legs, elongated muzzle and the spectacular broad, palmate antlers carried by mature males. The terminology can sometimes cause confusion: in North American English the animal is called a Moose, while in British English it is traditionally called an Elk. The North American animal commonly called an “elk” is a different species, the Wapiti (Cervus canadensis). Fig. 2 – Moose Skull and Antlers Above the main animal is a finely drawn anatomical study of the skull and enormous antlers. The illustration clearly shows the distinctive broad, flattened or palmate antlers of the mature male, which distinguish the Moose from most other deer species. Fig. 3 – Cloven Hoof A separate anatomical detail illustrates the characteristic divided or cloven hoof. Moose are superbly adapted to forests, wetlands and cold northern environments. Their large spreading hooves help support their considerable weight when moving across soft marshland, mud and snow. The combination of a complete animal portrait with separate anatomical details reflects the increasingly scientific approach to zoological illustration during the first half of the 19th century. The lithograph bears the inscription: “Lith. Anst. v. C. Schach in Stuttgart” and is dated: 1845 The C. Schach lithographic establishment in Stuttgart produced finely illustrated zoological and natural-history plates during the 19th century. Comparable plates were used in connection with the extensive natural-history publications of Lorenz Oken (1779–1851), one of the most influential German naturalists and philosophers of his generation. This particularly handsome plate has considerable decorative appeal. The monumental dark silhouette of the Moose, its spectacular antlers and the almost museum-like anatomical studies make it suitable for a country-house, hunting lodge, library, study or natural-history interior. Technique: Original hand-colored lithograph Lithographer / Printer: Lithographische Anstalt von C. Schach Place: Stuttgart, Germany Date: 1845 Plate Number: 38 Subject: Moose / Eurasian Elk Scientific name: Alces alces Family: Cervidae Additional subjects: Moose skull, antlers and cloven hoof Condition: Good antique condition with overall age-related toning and scattered small spots and foxing. Some minor marks and imperfections are present consistent with a lithograph dating from 1845. The original coloring remains attractive, particularly the subtle green coloring beneath the animal. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. The lithograph is loosely inserted in an acid-free matting board. Please note: This is an original antique lithograph dating from 1845, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: antique moose print, moose lithograph, Eurasian elk, elk print, Alces alces, antique deer print...

Title: Antique Calappa Box Crabs & Exotic Crabs Engraving – Bertuch, 1813 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting a fascinating selection of exotic crabs, particularly Calappa or box crabs, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” in Weimar in the early 19th century. The plate is headed “Insekten LXXVII / Insecta LXXVII / Insectes LXXVII” and is devoted to “Verschiedene Arten Calappen und Krabben” – Various Species of Calappas and Crabs. Although classified by Bertuch under the historical heading “Insects,” the animals shown are of course crustaceans according to modern zoological classification. Such broad classifications were common in natural-history publications of the period. The plate illustrates several remarkable crab forms, including: Calappa / Box Crab Several of the beautifully patterned animals belong to the genus Calappa, commonly known as box crabs, shame-faced crabs or bashful crabs. These unusual marine crabs are immediately recognizable by their broad, rounded shells and greatly enlarged flattened claws. When folded tightly against the front of the body, the claws partly conceal the crab’s face, giving rise to the charming English names “shame-faced crab” and “bashful crab.” Bertuch’s original accompanying contents identify the species represented on this plate under historical names including: Vaulted Calappa / Arched Box Crab – “Der gewölbte Calappe” Granulated Calappa – “Der körnige Calappe” Lophos Calappa – “Der Lophos-Calappe” Running Calappa – “Der laufende Calappe” Rhomboid Crab – “Die rhomboidische Krabbe” Whitish Crab – “Die weißliche Krabbe” The seven numbered illustrations show these remarkable crabs from different viewpoints, emphasizing the great variation in their shells, claws and body structures. Particularly striking are the large rounded Calappa specimens in the upper and middle part of the composition. Their shells are decorated with intricate red, pink, orange and green markings, demonstrating the elaborate original hand coloring characteristic of Bertuch’s finest natural-history plates. Box crabs are sometimes also called “shame-faced crabs” because their enormous claws can be held directly in front of the face. These powerful claws are specially adapted for breaking open mollusc shells. Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) was a German publisher, writer and patron of the arts. His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children), first published in Weimar in 1790, became one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Its hundreds of engraved and hand-colored plates introduced readers to animals, plants, geography, science, technology, antiquity and cultures from around the world. This is an especially decorative marine natural-history plate. The almost symmetrical arrangement of the crabs, combined with their extraordinary forms and delicate red, pink, green and ochre coloring, gives the engraving a highly appealing graphic quality. Technique: Original hand-colored copper engraving Publisher: Friedrich Justin Bertuch / Industrie-Comptoir Publication: Bilderbuch für Kinder Place: Weimar, Germany Date: early 19th century, circa 1813 Plate: Insekten LXXVII / Insecta LXXVII / Insectes LXXVII Subject: Calappa Box Crabs and Exotic Crabs Common names: Box Crab, Shame-Faced Crab, Bashful Crab, Calappa Crab Historical subjects listed by Bertuch: Vaulted Calappa Granulated Calappa Lophos Calappa Running Calappa Rhomboid Crab Whitish Crab Condition: Good antique condition with overall age-related toning, scattered foxing and spotting and some visible show-through or offsetting from printed text. A few more noticeable brown spots and stains are present in the lower half of the plate. The original hand coloring remains particularly attractive, with strong red, pink, green and ochre tones. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. The engraving is loosely inserted in an acid-free matting board. Please note: This is an original antique hand-colored copper engraving from the early 19th century, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Other companion marine-life, crustacean and natural-history plates from Bertuch’s “Bilderbuch für Kinder” are also available separately. Keywords: Friedrich Justin Bertuch, Bilderbuch für Kinder, Calappa crab, box crab, shame-faced crab, bashful crab, antique crab print...

Antique Lobster, Crab & Horseshoe Crab Engraving – Bertuch, 1792 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting a lobster, crab and the extraordinary Moluccan horseshoe crab, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” in Weimar in 1792. The plate is headed “Insecten V / Insecta V” and illustrates four figures devoted to unusual marine crustaceans and the horseshoe crab. Although Bertuch placed these creatures under the historical heading “Insecten,” they are not insects according to modern zoological classification. Such broad groupings were common in 18th-century natural history, when the classification of invertebrate animals was still developing. Fig. 1 – Sea Lobster / European Lobster Historical German name: Der See-Hummer A large marine lobster shown in profile with its characteristic massive claws, long antennae and segmented body. The animal is recognizable as a lobster of the Homarus type, most closely associated with the European Lobster (Homarus gammarus), an important marine crustacean of European Atlantic waters. Fig. 2 – Crab Historical German name: Die Krabbe A compact true crab shown from above, with its broad carapace, prominent claws and multiple walking legs clearly represented. Fig. 3 & Fig. 4 – Moluccan Horseshoe Crab Historical German name: Der Molukkische Krebs These two remarkable figures show the animal now commonly known as a Horseshoe Crab. Fig. 3 presents the animal from above, displaying its extraordinary horseshoe-shaped shell and exceptionally long pointed tail spine. Fig. 4 shows the underside, revealing the complex arrangement of legs, mouthparts and other anatomical structures concealed beneath the protective shell. Despite its familiar name, the horseshoe crab is not a true crab. Horseshoe crabs belong to an ancient lineage of marine arthropods more closely related to arachnids than to lobsters and true crabs. The historical name “Moluccan Crab” or “Moluccan King Crab” reflects the association of these remarkable animals with the waters of Southeast Asia and the East Indies. The Asian horseshoe crab group includes species historically associated with the Moluccas and surrounding regions. Horseshoe crabs are among the most ancient-looking animals represented in early natural-history books. Their basic body form has an exceptionally long evolutionary history, giving them their popular reputation as “living fossils.” Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) was a German publisher, writer and patron of the arts. His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children), first published in Weimar in 1790, became one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Its hundreds of engraved and hand-colored plates introduced readers to animals, plants, geography, science, technology, antiquity and cultures from around the world. This particularly decorative plate combines the brilliant red-orange lobster with the almost anatomical studies of the horseshoe crab, making it an appealing example of late 18th-century marine natural-history illustration. Technique: Original hand-colored copper engraving Publisher: Friedrich Justin Bertuch / Industrie-Comptoir Publication: Bilderbuch für Kinder Place: Weimar, Germany Date: 1792 Plate: Insecten V / Insecta V Subjects: Sea Lobster, Crab and Moluccan Horseshoe Crab Historical names: Fig. 1 – Der See-Hummer Fig. 2 – Die Krabbe Fig. 3 & 4 – Der Molukkische Krebs Condition: Good antique condition with overall age-related toning and some scattered spotting and foxing. Some show-through or offsetting from text is visible in the background, together with minor marks and imperfections consistent with a print dating from 1792. The original hand coloring remains attractive, particularly the strong red-orange coloring of the lobster and warm reddish tones of the horseshoe crab. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. The engraving is loosely inserted in an acid-free matting board. Please note: This is an original antique hand-colored copper engraving from 1792, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Other companion marine-life, animal and natural-history plates from Bertuch’s “Bilderbuch für Kinder” are also available separately. Keywords: Friedrich Justin Bertuch, Bilderbuch für Kinder, lobster engraving, European lobster, Homarus gammarus, antique lobster print, crab engraving, antique crab print...

Antique Monkeys & South American Anteaters Engraving – Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting three exotic monkeys together with three remarkable ...

Title: Antique Exotic Cattle, Yak & Buffalo Engraving – Bertuch, c.1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting five unusual breeds and species of cattle and bovids from different parts of the world, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” around 1800. The plate is headed “Vierfüßige Thiere XXIX / Anim. quadrup. XXIX / Quadrupèdes XXIX” and presents five striking horned and domesticated or semi-wild bovids. Fig. 1 – Yak / Grunting Ox A long-haired, horned bovine of Central Asia and the Himalayan regions, recognizable by its heavy shaggy coat, bushy tail and sweeping horns. Yaks were still highly exotic animals to European readers around 1800 and frequently appeared in early natural-history works under names such as the Grunting Ox or Tartarian Ox. Fig. 2 – Small Shaggy Cattle / Dwarf Ox Type A compact, heavily coated bovine represented with a low body and short legs. Such unusual regional cattle varieties were of considerable interest to 18th-century European naturalists, who attempted to classify both wild bovids and the many geographically distinct forms of domestic cattle. Fig. 3 – Small Wild or Dwarf Bovid A smaller brown bovine shown in profile. Its compact proportions distinguish it clearly from the larger cattle represented elsewhere on the plate. Fig. 4 – Buffalo A powerful dark buffalo distinguished by its massive body and heavy curved horns. Buffaloes were widely described in European natural-history literature as exotic relatives of domestic European cattle and were associated particularly with Asia and warmer regions of the Old World. Fig. 5 – Shaggy Yak or Musk-Ox Type An impressive long-haired horned animal with a dense dark coat, curved horns and contrasting lower legs. The image reflects the fascination of early European naturalists with heavily coated cattle and bovids from the colder regions of Asia and the far north. The plate provides an appealing glimpse into late 18th-century zoological classification. At the time, relationships between domestic cattle, buffaloes, yaks, wild oxen and other bovids were still being investigated, and historical names do not always correspond neatly with modern zoological classifications. Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) was a German publisher, writer and patron of the arts. His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children), first published in Weimar in 1790, became one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Its hundreds of engraved and hand-colored plates introduced readers to animals, plants, geography, science, technology, antiquity and cultures from around the world. The engraving is signed in the plate “Jacob Xaver Schmuzer.” The combination of five unusual cattle types, their contrasting horns and coats, and the restrained original hand coloring makes this an especially decorative natural-history plate for a country-house, farmhouse, library or natural-history interior. Technique: Original hand-colored copper engraving Publisher: Friedrich Justin Bertuch / Industrie-Comptoir Publication: Bilderbuch für Kinder Place: Weimar, Germany Date: circa 1800 Plate: Vierfüßige Thiere XXIX / Anim. quadrup. XXIX / Quadrupèdes XXIX Engraver: Jacob Xaver Schmuzer Subject: Exotic cattle, bovids, yak and buffalo Condition: Good antique condition with overall age-related toning, scattered foxing and spotting and some visible offsetting or show-through from printed text. Minor marks and imperfections are consistent with the age of the engraving. The original hand coloring remains attractive. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. The engraving is loosely inserted in an acid-free matting board. Please note: This is an original antique hand-colored copper engraving from around 1800, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Other companion animal and natural-history plates from Bertuch’s “Bilderbuch für Kinder” are also available separately. Keywords: Friedrich Justin Bertuch, Bilderbuch für Kinder, antique cattle print...

Antique South American Horned Frog Engraving – Bertuch, c. 1807 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting an extraordinary South American horned frog, published in Fr...

Antique Greater Rhea & Black Swan Engraving – Bertuch, 1798 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting the Greater Rhea of South America and the Black Swan of Aust...

Title: Antique Lyrebird & Tailorbird Engraving – Bertuch, 1796 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting the Superb Lyrebird and the Common Tailorbird, published in F...

Title: Antique Hand-Colored Crested Birds Engraving – Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting five remarkable crested and ornamental birds, publish...

Title: Antique Hand-Colored Bird Engraving – Swallow & Nightjars – Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting five swallow- and nightjar-type birds, p...

Antique Greek Lekythoi with Classical Figures & Lyre Lithograph, 1883 Original antique color lithograph depicting five ancient Greek lekythoi and related oil vessels decorated with classical figures, mythological subjects and elaborate ornament, published in Berlin in 1883 as part of Albert Genick’s monumental work on Greek ceramics. This impressive large-format archaeological plate is titled “Lekythen” and presents five contrasting examples of ancient Greek lekythoi, accompanied by precise technical drawings documenting their profiles and construction. Across the upper section are three elegant elongated vessels. The example at left carries a figural composition with a seated nude figure against a dark ground, surrounded by bold scrolling vegetal ornament. The central vessel depicts a standing draped female figure, while the tall lekythos at right is particularly decorative, with elaborate scrolling palmettes and a traditional Greek-key meander border. The two larger vessels below provide an attractive contrast. At lower left is a broad, rounded vessel with unusually rich polychrome decoration. Its symmetrical design combines black, cream and deep red in an almost architectural arrangement of scrolling and geometric motifs. The large black-ground vessel at lower right carries a particularly appealing classical scene. A nude male figure stands playing a stringed instrument, probably a lyre or kithara, with an animal beside him. The restrained composition is especially striking against the deep black body of the vessel. Genick supplements the vessels with numerous archaeological profile drawings showing rims, bases and other construction details. These technical studies emphasize the scholarly purpose of the original publication while adding further visual interest. The combination of five different vessel forms, classical figures, musical imagery and unusually varied polychrome decoration makes this a particularly attractive plate from the series. The print originates from the second edition of Albert Genick’s important publication on Greek ceramics, published by Ernst Wasmuth in Berlin in 1883. The work was issued as a series of large color lithographic plates documenting amphorae, kraters, hydriae, kantharoi, kylikes, lekythoi and numerous other forms of ancient Greek ceramic art. The lithographs were produced by the Berlin printing establishment Hein & Mosler. Albert Genick (1837–1906), a Berlin-trained architect, became particularly known for his precise graphic documentation of ancient ceramics. This richly illustrated publication is regarded as his principal work. Complete examples are rare, and individual plates from the series are increasingly difficult to find. Creator: Albert Genick (1837–1906) Publisher: Ernst Wasmuth, Berlin Printer: Hein & Mosler, Berlin Plate: XXXX (40) Title on plate: Lekythen Date: 1883 Edition: Second edition Technique: Color lithograph Origin: Germany Sheet size: Approximately 68 x 46 cm (26.8 x 18.1 inches) Orientation: Portrait Period: Late 19th Century Style: Neoclassical / Archaeological Revival Condition: Good antique condition. The black, terracotta, cream and deep-red lithographic colors remain strong and attractive. Age-related toning with noticeable scattered foxing and spotting throughout the sheet, particularly visible in the open background and margins. Minor edge wear and slight irregularities consistent with age. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. An original antique lithograph printed in 1883, not a modern reproduction. The print is offered unframed. Any framed or interior images, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Additional companion plates from Albert Genick’s series are available separately. Reference: Brand/Evers 597. Keywords: Albert Genick, Greek lekythos...